Shettima Defends President Tinubu Against Atiku's Remarks
On October 15, Vice-President Kashim Shettima addressed the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shettima stated that referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name does not diminish his status as Nigeria's leader.
He emphasized that Tinubu remains the president and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regardless of how Atiku chooses to address him. Shettima criticized Atiku's persistent attempts to become president, likening him to Raila Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya, who has unsuccessfully contested for the presidency multiple times.
Despite his criticisms, Shettima expressed respect for Atiku, referring to him as a former Vice-President, and stated that political ambition should be accompanied by character and discipline.
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